2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1969 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 147 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Ascari | Aston Martin |
| Model | KZ1 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2590 mm |
